Publication Date

4-2010

Journal

University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law

Abstract

The article commemorates the life and scholarly contributions of Professor C. Edwin Baker, a preeminent scholar of constitutional law, free speech, and communications law. Baker advanced a unique liberal theory of the First Amendment, emphasizing individual autonomy and equality over the marketplace of ideas. His work critiqued media deregulation and corporate speech, advocating for content-neutral regulation to protect democratic processes. His legacy includes influential books, mentorship, and a commitment to social justice, profoundly shaping global discussions on free speech and democracy.

Volume

12

Issue

4

First Page

937

Last Page

970

Publisher

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Disciplines

Education Law | Law | Law and Gender | Legal Education

Comments

In Memoriam

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